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Hood Container Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hood Container Corporation has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,650
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#43,204
of 100,495 penalized employers

Hood Container Corporation in Waverly, TN has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hood Container Corporation 4 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company in Colorado Springs, CO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,650 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
57%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Hood Container Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hood Container Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$7,650 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Hood Container Corporation

The federal enforcement record for Hood Container Corporation in Waverly, TN includes 4 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 0.75 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 2 (66.7%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $7,650 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $7,650 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,913. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-06-22 to 2020-02-10, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-06-22

Last Inspection

2020-02-10

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,913

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 4 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,913 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,650

Current Penalty Amount

$7,650

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hood Container Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hood Container Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.5
Violations 3 7.8
Total Penalty $7,650 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,913 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hood Container Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hood Container Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hood Container Corporation have? ▼
Hood Container Corporation has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Hood Container Corporation had? ▼
Hood Container Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-22 and the most recent on 2020-02-10. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hood Container Corporation? ▼
Hood Container Corporation has been assessed $7,650 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Hood Container Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hood Container Corporation has 2 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Hood Container Corporation operate in? ▼
Hood Container Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322121). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Hood Container Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hood Container Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $7,650 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company in Colorado Springs, CO is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,650 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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